Add 12/54 and 28/10
1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 2 8/10
12/54 + 28/10 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
28/10 = 28 × 27/10 × 27 = 756/270 - Add the two like fractions:
60/270 + 756/270 = 60 + 756/270 = 816/270 - 816/270 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 12/54 + 28/10 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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